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What Power Plug Does China Use?
Travel
China uses 3 main types of power socket outlets, Type A (US Style flat prong), Type C (2 round pins)... Read more
Is it safe to drink rain water?
Health
Rainwater is not automatically safe to drink. While it can be useful for activities like watering pl... Read more
Why is Kinder Surprise Banned in USA
Food
Kinder Surprise eggs are banned in the U.S. due to safety concerns stemming from a law in the 1938 F... Read more
What does Z behind a time mean?
Time
When you see a "Z" at the end of a timestamp, it signifies "Zulu time," which is another name for Co... Read more
Vegemite vs. Marmite: Understanding the Differences
Food
Vegemite and Marmite are both iconic yeast extract based spreads, while they may look the same, they... Read more
How Often Should You Clean Your Car's Throttle Body?
Automotive
Throttle body's on cars should be cleaned approximately every 30,000 miles or when you notice sympto... Read more
Should new tyres be installed on the front or back?
Automotive
When replacing just two tyres, Michelin recommends that the new or least worn tyres are fitted to th... Read more
When Was the Last Time Humans Were on the Moon?
Space
Apollo 17 was the last manned mission to the moon touching down on December 11, 1972, at 7:54:57 pm ... Read more
Is A4 paper the same as Letter?
Technology
No, A4 and US Letter are similar in appearance but not the same size: A4 is 210 mm x 297 mm, making... Read more
Can yachts sail directly into the wind?
Marine
No, yachts cannot sail directly into the wind. When a yacht tries to sail directly into the wind, th... Read more